Not what you think – failing big - Former employee in delivery and operations Tallwave Employee Review

1.0
5 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

100% remote. Good pay if you can keep your spot. Strong values on paper, not in practice.

Cons

Toxic leadership and zero empathy from the CEO. People are treated like numbers on a spreadsheet. Decisions are made carelessly, often costing employees their jobs and stability. The company constantly repositions and makes desperate moves to stay afloat, cutting great people along the way. Benefits are just as poor: 2% 401(k) match and expensive health coverage. Ask why the company downsized from 80+ to their current head count.

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5.0
29 July 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

As a team member, I feel encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone and take calculated risks. The company's emphasis on lifelong learning and development is invaluable. I appreciate the opportunities to expand my skill set and contribute to diverse projects. One aspect I particularly enjoy is the strong sense of camaraderie and support, despite being a fully remote employee. The team feels like a close-knit community where everyone is valued and heard. I appreciate the company's commitment to work-life balance and its focus on employee well-being.

Cons

While the small team size allows for a high degree of autonomy and ownership, it also means wearing multiple hats at times. This can be challenging but also rewarding as it provides opportunities for diverse skill development.

1.0
11 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Talented people who try hard despite the environment. Remote flexibility.

Cons

Tallwave’s culture has effectively collapsed. Despite heavy emphasis on being “values-driven,” leadership behavior is inconsistent, exclusionary, and damaging. Favoritism is openly practiced, with the CEO investing time and attention in chosen employees while disregarding others. Communication is performative rather than honest. Long-tenured employees have steadily exited, leaving burnout and significant loss of institutional knowledge. Having since worked under strong leadership, it’s clear how much effective management matters. Its absence in recent years at Tallwave significantly contributed to the company’s cultural decline. The company’s approach, or lack thereof, to employee separations reflects broader gaps in professionalism, process, and leadership accountability.

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